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SMSF numbers show huge jump

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2007
... predicted over $100 billion could go into SMSFs in the next five years alone. Super Concepts spokesperson Justin Sadler noted interest in establishing an SMSF had continued after June 30, well above expectations. "Clearly, much of this record year in ...

Former ASFA head moves to First State Super

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2007
Former Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Philippa Smith has joined the board of First State Super as one of four employer representatives. Chairman of the board Dr Tom Parry said, "Philippa & brings a depth of industry ...

Market uncertainty stalls K2 float

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2007
... chairman Campbell Neal said an ASX listing at this time would not meet the objectives of K2 and therefore wouldn't be in the interest of their potential and existing shareholders. "This is not a decision we have taken lightly, and we still believe absolute ...

Bear claws and database gremlins

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2007
... Macquarie Bank divisional director Lucinda Chan said yesterday's sharp sell off was overdrawn with investors showing zero interest in reporting season's, good numbers. "You didn't have time to breathe - It was a let-me-out attitude," she said. One of ...

Governments lag on CSR

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2007
A new report from market research company Opinion Leaders shows investor groups are far more supportive of corporate social responsibility (CSR) than governments, especially regarding policies on carbon emissions. However, the report, which surveyed ...

Avoid mistakes and we'll minimise regulation: Pearce

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2007
... moment a cowboy does something wrong, all planners are seen as bad." Pearce said to resolve any concerns over conflicts of interest, "transparency is an effective approach & but it's not the only tool as the law says advisers must do all things possible ...

Corporates ride market turbulence

... 30 years. And the domestic economy has been gathering momentum over the past year, especially over 2007 - a period of interest rate stability." Corporate profit reporting season is already off to a good start with results from the first 50 companies ...

Suncorp and Tyndall outline team restructure

... funds, headed by Sydney-based Bob van Munster. But while the equity teams will be kept relatively separate, the fixed interest funds operations will be combined and headed by current Suncorp head of credit Peter Scobie, who will relocate to Sydney. Meanwhile ...

Platforms divided on shelf space fees

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2007
Industry reaction to the recent joint parliamentary committee report on the superannuation industry has been mixed, with shelf space fee-charging operators against the proposals while others sided with the report. Doug Chang, head of product at Macquarie ...

Governance key to improving returns

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2007
... on good governance and strong performance. "What they felt & was that not for profits have a far better alignment of interest between the board and their members, and that had a significant bearing on how they run their business," he said. "The second ...